The US correctional system can serve two specific functions in relation to criminal offenders.First it can serve as a tool for punishing the offender and making the offender pay for his/her crimes.Second it can serve as a means to rehabilitating the offender and preparing him/her for successful reentry into society.AssignmentWrite a 3-page paper that answers all 3 of the following questions:You are required to use at least three (3) references for this paper. Another reference can be your text from this class and the third reference can come from an acceptable online academic resource. Note: Wikipedia (and any of its related websites) is not an acceptable academic resource and may not be used for this paper.Be sure to list your sources on your reference page.Your paper must follow this format: